LS7 in C5 SWAP
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Drifting
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From: Chattanooga tn
LS7 in C5 SWAP
Okay I have done a lot of searching but I am still unclear on a few things
I basically have a stock ls7 longblock right now minus the rocker arms. I am swapping this into my c5.
Parts I have currently,
ls7 intake injectors, fuel rail.
ls7 shortblock
ls7 heads, pushrods, lifters, oil pan gasket.
lingenfelter 24 x to 58 X adapter.
Parts that I know I need,
Drill and tap for dipstick
injector adapter
knock sensor extensions
map adapter
My questions come from the oiling and cam part mainly.
Do I use a stock ls2 timing cover?
Which cam gears do I use? The stock ls7 one or ls2 cam gears?
Which oil pump?
I am pretty sure my stock batwing and pickup works for the oil pan
Which cam do I order? there are different 3 bolt and 1 bolt cams now and I am not sure which one i order for this conversion?
Which timing chain?
Any help will be appreciated.
I basically have a stock ls7 longblock right now minus the rocker arms. I am swapping this into my c5.
Parts I have currently,
ls7 intake injectors, fuel rail.
ls7 shortblock
ls7 heads, pushrods, lifters, oil pan gasket.
lingenfelter 24 x to 58 X adapter.
Parts that I know I need,
Drill and tap for dipstick
injector adapter
knock sensor extensions
map adapter
My questions come from the oiling and cam part mainly.
Do I use a stock ls2 timing cover?
Which cam gears do I use? The stock ls7 one or ls2 cam gears?
Which oil pump?
I am pretty sure my stock batwing and pickup works for the oil pan
Which cam do I order? there are different 3 bolt and 1 bolt cams now and I am not sure which one i order for this conversion?
Which timing chain?
Any help will be appreciated.
Le Mans Master
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I run an LS2 cover and pump in mine. The stock timing chain should be fine. If you have a timing chain already I would order a cam that matches whatever type it is. If not I would get a 3 bolt since they are a little more common.
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If you are changing over to the wet sump, make sure you get a crank spacer for the balancer since the LS7 has the longer crank snout.
Here is a very good write up form Hot Rod magazine with the parts list and where to get them.
http://www.hotrod.com/techarticles/e...n/viewall.html
Here is a very good write up form Hot Rod magazine with the parts list and where to get them.
http://www.hotrod.com/techarticles/e...n/viewall.html
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Drifting
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From: Chattanooga tn
I have the spacer from scoggin dickey. I thought about doing a write up thread on this swap since there are not any. I have been taking a lot of pictures so far. I am pretty impressed with the stock ls7 heads, much better than I expected.
I ordered a cam kit with springs from ragin racing this weekend. Looks like it will be this one
Stalker 224/246 115 1800-6800 powerband excellant power through out great drivability Choppy idle
I ordered a cam kit with springs from ragin racing this weekend. Looks like it will be this one
Stalker 224/246 115 1800-6800 powerband excellant power through out great drivability Choppy idle
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We've done several LS7 to C5 swaps that include the dry sump and can supply all the necessary pieces (tank, lines, fitting, etc) to make it look like a factory installed dry sump.
If this interests you, give us a call.
If this interests you, give us a call.
Okay I have done a lot of searching but I am still unclear on a few things
I basically have a stock ls7 longblock right now minus the rocker arms. I am swapping this into my c5.
Parts I have currently,
ls7 intake injectors, fuel rail.
ls7 shortblock
ls7 heads, pushrods, lifters, oil pan gasket.
lingenfelter 24 x to 58 X adapter.
Parts that I know I need,
Drill and tap for dipstick
injector adapter
knock sensor extensions
map adapter
My questions come from the oiling and cam part mainly.
Do I use a stock ls2 timing cover?
Which cam gears do I use? The stock ls7 one or ls2 cam gears?
Which oil pump?
I am pretty sure my stock batwing and pickup works for the oil pan
Which cam do I order? there are different 3 bolt and 1 bolt cams now and I am not sure which one i order for this conversion?
Which timing chain?
Any help will be appreciated.
I basically have a stock ls7 longblock right now minus the rocker arms. I am swapping this into my c5.
Parts I have currently,
ls7 intake injectors, fuel rail.
ls7 shortblock
ls7 heads, pushrods, lifters, oil pan gasket.
lingenfelter 24 x to 58 X adapter.
Parts that I know I need,
Drill and tap for dipstick
injector adapter
knock sensor extensions
map adapter
My questions come from the oiling and cam part mainly.
Do I use a stock ls2 timing cover?
Which cam gears do I use? The stock ls7 one or ls2 cam gears?
Which oil pump?
I am pretty sure my stock batwing and pickup works for the oil pan
Which cam do I order? there are different 3 bolt and 1 bolt cams now and I am not sure which one i order for this conversion?
Which timing chain?
Any help will be appreciated.
